My Appearance on Chinese Television

Following my recent cover story for Newsweek examining Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America to debunk the myth that China is taking over the world, the country’s state-run television invited me on as a guest to discuss news that China had surpassed Japan as the world’s number 2 economy. What I found most intriguing was the degree to which the propagandists in the studio went to hype China as big, brave and unstoppable, unwittingly drawing attention to some of the country’s deep insecurities and weaknesses. I will add to this entry once I receive the transcript (it’s being mailed!); please revisit soon.

Gatsiounis is an East Africa-based author and journalist known for his frank and revealing analysis of pressing global issues. Prior to his arrival on the Continent last year, his trenchant and often prescient commentaries, penned in a climate of restriction and intimidation for publications across the political spectrum, including Newsweek, ... Continue reading →